Document in an archival collection
Format for in-text citation
In-text citation example
… (Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre),
Format for reference list
Elements, punctuation & capitalisation
Author. Title of collection, Location.
Note: the elements used in an entry in the reference list will vary depending on the nature of the source being cited and the information that is available.
Reference list example
Editions de l'Oiseau-Lyre. Scrapbook of press clippings. 1927-1933. University of Melbourne Archives, Melbourne, [2016.0017] Press Clippings, Unit 0004, UMA-ITE-2016001700010.
Style notes for this reference type
- If a work is self-contained, include several pieces of information in the Location element separated by commas (Fig 5.100)
- If an approximate date is given, such as circa 15th century, spell out the numeral: fifteenth century. Capitalise or lowercase as you would in prose. (5.82)
- If the date is uncertain in a source, follow it by a question mark: 1960? (5.83)
Additional information may be needed in the Location element if the work is to be found. For example, box number, disc number, place where the work was heard or viewed. Include only if it is essential for finding the work (5.84)
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